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Aduwo Ayodele

May 18, 2026

Tinubu condemns killing of abducted Oyo teacher, assures rescue efforts 

He also urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of legislation establishing state police to strengthen security.

President Bola Tinubu
May 18, 2026

Oyo: Teachers protest Oriire LGA school abduction, demand better security 

They urged the federal and state governments to ensure the swift release of the victims.

Oyo Teachers protest
May 18, 2026

Oyo maths teacher killed by terrorists, others held hostage: Gov Makinde

“What we know right now is that seven teachers were involved, were abducted. Unfortunately, we got a video this morning that one of the teachers,” said Mr Makinde.

Slain oyo teacher Oyedokun M.O.
May 17, 2026

“Please don’t let our abductors kill us,” Oyo principal begs FG, Makinde in viral video

The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, told the Peoples Gazette that the command was aware of the video.

Folawe Alamu
May 16, 2026

IGP visits Oriire LGA, orders additional resources for victims’ rescue

He assured residents that the police had intensified coordinated search-and-rescue operations.

Tunji Disu
May 16, 2026

Abductors of pupils, staff in Oriire LGA trapped in national park, Oyo govt says 

According to the commissioner, there has been no direct contact with the abductors.

Oyo State Government logo
May 16, 2026

APC disqualifies ‘Small Alhaji’, 13 other Reps aspirants nationwide

The APC, however, did not provide further details on the aspirants’ disqualification.

Adefisoye Tajudeen (Small Alhaji)
May 15, 2026

Nigeria grants 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals

The agency stated that the arrangement would foster intra-African mobility.

President Bola Tinubu
May 15, 2026

Oyo police hunt abductors of pupils, staff in Oriire LGA

Suspected armed hoodlums invaded two communities, abducted pupils and staff, and killed two individuals during the attack

Armed police officers on duty
May 15, 2026

Suspected gunmen abduct pupils, kill teacher in Oyo

He said all primary schools located near the affected communities have been closed until further notice.

Gunmen